John c. calhoun, andrew jackson and henry clay were key players in this piece of history.

John C. Calhoun was an outstanding U.S. national leader and spokesperson for the slave-plantation system of the non modern South. As a young legislator from South geographical region, he helped steer the States into war with kingdom and established the Second Bank of the U.S.He was one of Jackson's Vice Presidents and was the creator of the idea of nullification.
Andrew Jackson was the hero of Battle of New Orleans, and the Leader of new Democratic Party, he was liked by westerners and the "common man".
Henry Clay was the senator from Kentucky, he helped Adams in defeating Jackson, and was a great supporter of the Second Bank of the U.S, opponent of Jackson.

Upheld the 1st amendment according to the u.s constitution. freedom of speech being limited in this case yes national emergencies